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March 2021

Hello, I'm Binksternet. Wikipedia is written by people who have a wide diversity of opinions, but we try hard to make sure articles have a neutral point of view. Your recent edit to Swastika seemed less than neutral and has been removed. If you think this was a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Please don't change the English word "swastika" to the German word "hakenkreuz", as if hakenkreuz is an English word. The swastika is the same symbol in every language. Binksternet (talk) 19:51, 13 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Same problem at Strafgesetzbuch section 86a where you changed the English word to the German word. Stop doing that. Binksternet (talk) 19:53, 13 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You are clearly misinformed. The swastika is not the same word in every language. Swastika is specifically a Sanskrit word and religious symbol. Every language and culture has its own variant amd use. The Nazi German word is specifically the Hakenkreuzor hooked cross. That is not the same as the swastika. The Japanese Buddhist is called the manji, the chinese buddhist is called the wan. Use the specific nomenclature and symbol. Rancid Boar (talk) 20:51, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Your argument fails to say what word is used in English, which is of course swastika, a loanword borrowed from Sanskrit. The English language never adopted the German word. Since this is English language Wikipedia, we will use the English language terms. Any attempts to change that will be considered tendentious editing, and are subject to review and perhaps a block.

You also failed to show that the symbol is somehow different between Nazi Germany and other places. Such an attempt will never succeed, because the Germans originally picked up the symbol from their archaeological expeditions in Persia. The Nazi symbol came from Asia. It's the same symbol. Binksternet (talk) 21:18, 14 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The word used in English is the Sanskrit word. If you're using the same page to utilize both meanings, a historical distinction is needed. Included the word used by the entity at the time. It's laughable you gatekeep a word beyond your understanding. Rancid Boar (talk) 04:14, 3 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]

All you're doing is gatekeeping misinformation. Nazis specifically called their symbol the Hakenkreuz, it has its own historical meaning and significance. It means "hooked cross" in English. Yet English is irrelevant in this debate, since neither the German Hakenkreuz or Sanskrit Swastika are English words or direct translations. Use the words that were historically used by specific parties, not misappropriations used after WWII. The Nazis specifically called that symbol the Hakenkreuz this is a fact not tendentious editing. The Nazi symbol didn't come from Persia or Asia. It was adopted from European Christian hooked cross. Find and link a primary source where the Nazi Germans called the symbol the Swastika, and not the Hakenkreuz. In the Mein Kampf and various Nazi works, they specifically called the symbol the Hakenkreuz. Do some more research on the topic before forming a definitive stance and dismissing historical accuracy. Rancid Boar (talk) 01:47, 19 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I see your arguments are not backed up by WP:Reliable sources about the Nazi swastika supposedly NOT coming from Persia or Asia. Empty assertions have no leverage. Binksternet (talk) 05:39, 19 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]

April 2024

Please stop. If you continue to blank out or remove portions of page content, templates, or other materials from Wikipedia without adequate explanation, you may be blocked from editing. —SpacemanSpiff 08:05, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

It is quite clear that you aren't here to edit collaboratively or follow our policies but instead to promote your agenda. If this behavior continues then your editing privileges will be withdrawn. —SpacemanSpiff 08:06, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Added content with citations. Instead of gatekeeping dubious citations, use relevant references that are not racially motivated. Rancid Boar (talk) 08:15, 15 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]